[12-83] Dyma pwy wnaeth gyflwyno eu hoffrwm, ac ar ba ddiwrnod: [Diwrnod] — [Llwyth] — [Arweinydd] 1af — Jwda — Nachshon fab Aminadab 2il — Issachar — Nethanel fab Tswár 3ydd — Sabulon — Eliab fab Chelon 4ydd — Reuben — Elisur fab Shedeŵr 5ed — Simeon — Shelwmiel fab Swrishadai 6ed — Gad — Eliasaff fab Dewel 7fed — Effraim — Elishama fab Amihwd 8fed — Manasse — Gamaliel fab Pedatswr 9fed — Benjamin — Abidan fab Gideoni 10fed — Dan — Achieser fab Amishadai 11eg — Asher — Pagiel fab Ochran 12fed — Nafftali — Achira fab Enan Roedd offrwm pawb yr un fath: Plât arian yn pwyso cilogram a hanner a powlen arian yn pwyso tri chwarter cilogram. Roedd y ddau yn llawn o'r blawd gwenith gorau wedi ei gymysgu gydag olew olewydd i'w gyflwyno fel offrwm o rawn. Padell aur yn pwyso can gram. Roedd hon yn llawn arogldarth. Un tarw ifanc, un hwrdd, ac un oen gwryw blwydd oed, yn offrwm i'w losgi'n llwyr. Un bwch gafr yn offrwm puro. A dau ychen, pum hwrdd, pum bwch gafr, a pum oen gwryw blwydd oed yn offrwm i gydnabod daioni'r ARGLWYDD.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Nahshon, the son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah, as the first to offer an offering on the first day of the dedication of the tabernacle. No one is speaking directly; this is a narrative detail.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a big class where each student brings a gift for the teacher on the first day of school. Nahshon is like the first kid who brings the gift, and he's from the group called Judah.
Historical Background
The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This particular verse is part of the detailed account of the offerings made by the leaders of each tribe during the dedication of the tabernacle, which was a portable sanctuary for the Israelites in the wilderness.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, when a new project or community space opens, the first person to contribute or offer support can set a positive example. Like Nahshon, your early contribution can inspire others to follow suit.
Nahshon was chosen as the first to offer because he was the leader of the tribe of Judah, which was the first tribe listed in the order of offerings for the dedication of the tabernacle.
What kind of offering did Nahshon bring?
The specific offerings brought by Nahshon are detailed in subsequent verses, including gold, silver, bronze, clothing, and food items typical for offerings.
How does Nahshon's offering relate to the rest of the offerings?
Nahshon's offering sets the pattern for the offerings of the other tribal leaders, each of whom brings a similar set of offerings over the next twelve days.
What does Nahshon's offering tell us about the value of leadership?
Nahshon's offering shows that leaders are expected to take the lead in acts of service and dedication, inspiring others to follow their example.